Recipe Collections

India is a country with different religions. With every religion, comes their cultures and traditions. Every festival is widely celebrated and every state in India has its own way of celebrating it. And when it comes to festivals, it is always about food. There are many traditions about what to cook during these festivals which is cooked by our ancestors from years.

Quesadillas are one of the favourites in Mexican themed restaurants. Quesadillas spelt as Quesadilla and pronounced as 'qesadiya’ might seem a bit confusing for us Indians when you want to address these for a first couple of times and might even sound exotic. But what these bits of plain-looking corn tortillas hide, is a delicious and cheesy mouthful filling within.

‘Paneer’, the word only brings a smile on our face. It is one of those food items which is used usually for special occasions. From weddings to house parties, all the vegetarian food is incomplete without Paneer. Some people use it to make the appetisers while some include it in the main course in form of curries or dry sabzi’s. Also from adults to kids, there is no one who doesn’t love Paneer. Paneer is high in proteins too, so including it in our everyday meal also helps us to fulfil the daily nutrition intake of the day.

Dosa has become one of the most popular recipes in Indian fast-food joints and restaurants. Ever wondered where dosa originated from? The researches have claimed that they have the recorded dosa recipe from the earliest of Tamil and Kannada literary works. While the thicker dosas originated from Tamil Nadu, the thinner and crispier ones are recorded to have originated in Karnataka. Nevertheless, we love a variety of dosa batter recipes that have spread beyond the boundaries of South India ever since.

Sitting in the balcony or your garden and having a cup of hot tea or coffee with your friends or family after a tiring and hectic schedule can be very relaxing. And having some tasty premade snacks to serve along with your tea is like a cherry on the cake. Tea is something that freshens up your mind after the daily work and stress caused due to it. And evening is the time when you also feel hungry after your lunch.

Making everyday meals which are healthy and delicious at the same time is a task in itself. Every day we have to see that we make something different so that our family also enjoys what is cooked. Other than this it is very important to see that our everyday food is fulfilling our daily intake of nutrition. Therefore, we have lined some delicious and mouth-watering recipes made from black chickpeas also kala chana which you can make for your everyday meals.

Kebabs have been around since the time of the Moghuls who adopted the dish from Eastern Mediterranean regions where it originated. Today we can say 'kebabs' belong to Middle Eastern, Eastern Mediterranean as also South Asian regions. Kebabs are the cooked and fried patties that are usually served as starters for a get together or weekend dinners. Kebabs are one of the most popular starters in Indian restaurants too.

Beetroot, also called as Chakundar in Hindi is one of the healthiest vegetables we use in the kitchen. While you can make different types of recipes from it, there are many delicious side dishes which you can make for your Indian meals. From Pulavs, curries to parathas, Beetroot can be used in many ways. Also, it is good to include it in our meals, as it helps us to fulfill the daily nutrition intake for our body. You can also include the beetroot greens in your meal, as they are equally good for your health.

Including greens in your everyday diet is very important. It helps us to fulfill the daily nutrition intake required for our body. Not only for adults, we have to see that our kids are also taking in the right nutrition but they are usually messy eaters when it comes to green vegetables. Methi or Fenugreek Leaves is one of those vegetables which has many health benefits and is highly nutritious. Methi has a distinct taste and is also slightly bitter which is not liked by everyone. Therefore, we have come up with some delicious methi recipes that you can make for your family without compromising the taste.

In Indian kitchens, there are a few handfuls of pre-prepared recipes that we tend to keep a stock of. Like pickles, podi, papad, chutneys, and pre-mix of spice powders, few recipes come in handy when you are in immediate need. More required when the meal plates that you prepare falls short of accompaniments and condiments, recipes like papad can also come in handy to create recipes.

North Indian cuisine, this cuisine includes many states and a large variety of food. North of India includes states like Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Delhi and Rajasthan. Most of the Indian restaurants have north Indian recipes on their menu card and they are popular worldwide. Usually, these dishes are served with roti, naan or any other Indian bread and rice is served as a side dish. But there are many North Indian recipes which taste delicious with steamed rice. These dishes with steamed rice make a meal in itself. Just add some Indian salad along with these meals and your weekday dinner is sorted.

Odia is a cuisine that has influenced by Bihari Cuisine and has influenced a considerable portion of Bengali cuisine. This is since the bawarchi from Odiya cuisine were in high demand during 19th century, especially the demand for Brahmin cooks from the region made many cooks fake their castes to find jobs in Bengal and other neighbouring states.

With the busy schedules and everyday chaos, we are always in a dilemma on what to cook for our breakfast during the weekdays which is easy and healthy at the same time. Also, something which takes less time and also helps us to fulfil our nutrition for the day. One of such dish is Vermicelli Upma, which is made with sevai and a blend of vegetables. Vermicelli, also called as sevai is one healthy breakfast item which you can make for your busy mornings. Pair it up with different vegetables or flavour it with your favourite masala, and your delicious and healthy breakfast is ready.

Making everyday meals a delightful experience is a task at hand that is mastered only with time. Like research scholars, the homemakers need to do a bit of ground work and pick out flavourful ways to feed the everyday food to the whole family. Keeping in mind the dietary, culinary and food preferences, we should plan well that the family enjoys every meal and also provides a balance of nutrition for the day.

When it comes to food, India has various cuisines which differ in taste and ingredients used in the food. Every recipe has a different taste, as people from different regions have a different style of cooking and also the use of local spices. One of the states which have delicious food is Maharashtra.

Weekends are a break from routine in many ways. Not just that we get off from work, we get to do the activities of our interest and catch up with our friends and extended family whenever we can, during weekends. Also, we get to indulge in making foods that we like to savour at ease. When we are well-rested, our thinking gets more sharper in sorting out errands as well as amazing new recipes to try.

We all know that Breakfast is the most important meal of the day; therefore we try to eat something healthy and filling every day. But we end up making something which is easy to make and is filling due to lack of time in the morning. There are many recipes which we want to make for our family, but due to busy schedules we skip it and make something which requires less time and effort. But there is always weekend for making those mouth-watering recipes for breakfast.

Ganesh Chaturthi is widely celebrated in Maharashtra and as the festival is arriving soon, the market will be filled with a famous sweet dish called Modak. Modak is a sweet dumpling recipe which is filled with some flavoured stuffing and it is said to be Lord Ganesha’s favourite sweet. There is a short story behind the connection between Modaks and Lord Ganesha.

Eating in right proportion and making sure that we include every important nutrient in our meals is very necessary. Not only adults, we have to even see that our kids are eating properly and getting the required nutrients from their daily food. Most of us face problems in feeding our family green vegetables, especially the leafy vegetables which includes Spinach, Fenugreek Leaves, Amaranth Leaves etc. Some of us prefer eating these vegetables but some don like it due to their bitter taste.

Imagine looking at the luscious looking chicken barbequed to perfection sitting on a plate waiting for you to bite into. Smokey outer layer cooked just enough to emanate that slightly burnt taste with a tiny bit of coarse and jagged texture on the outside and tender meat within will leave you wanting for another piece. That every layer you can separate and put it in, to find the juices sinking into your taste buds and the fiery spices that it is smothered in. There are also recipes of grilled chicken with milder spices, to serve to the native preference as well, like Lemon Grilled Chicken Recipe.

We all wait for weekends because we want to catch up with our friends or want to sit peacefully with our family and spend some time. And when we don’t want to go out, we prefer doing house parties. And when it comes to house parties, the main attraction is always food. We always get confused on what to make as we have to make starters, main course and also desserts. There are many options available which you can make, but here we get you 6 delicious starter recipes for all the prawn lovers.

Protein is those essential nutrients which is very important for our body. We usually find it difficult to include protein in our daily diet, as we are always confused on what to make other than dals and legumes which is high in protein.

Life is a journey of delightful travel. We also tend to traverse through the busy and lazy moments of the day. Being busy at a continuous stretch can cause fatigue and being lethargic can cause boredom sooner than we expect. Best way is to strike a balance between them and keep ourselves fresh and lively come what may.

Idli is an undisputed once in a while indulgence for many Indians. Though most popular in South India as a breakfast dish, this is a very common inclusion in the menus of restaurants and fast food chains across country and Indian themed eateries in foreign countries.